The emotional press tour forWickedcontinues on to awards season as the film hits itsdigital release.
These women became Elphaba and Glinda for the fans and it shows.
In an interview withVariety, the stars discussed their transformationsparticularly Grande.
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Maybe people underestimate how long we spent finding and disappearing into these women, Grande told the trade.
So when certain inflections or mannerisms take time to melt away, sometimes people poke fun.
She added that she was likely to keep Glinda with her into her next evolution.
I think that might stay, she said, in particular referring to her new Old Hollywood lilt.
Galinda required a lot of vocal work for me.
Certain things maybe wont melt away.
Some will, but Im really grateful for the pieces that will stay with us forever.
What a beautiful thing to be left with, and to feel the ghost of every day.
For Erivo, becoming Elphaba meant taking a for the visible representation of anyone whos felt marginalized.
This moment gave me the opportunity to revisit, process, feel it again, and share it.
The films opening is her character lighting an effigy of her friend,Wicker Man-style.
she said of the emotionally challenging task.
Its time for people to say, Oh, how can I be a better ally?
Because thats how weve always survived.
Weve always been able to survive with those friendships and those allies.
It gives people the permission to think of themselves as people that can help.
It might not be easy, but it isnt impossible.
Thats the sort of thing that permeates.
Wickedis out in theaters now and is alsoavailable on digital.
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